Making the Band Season 2 Episode Recaps
April 13, 2001- July 12, 2001

These episode recaps were compiled by rockontv.com and yahoo.com

*July 12, 2001 #13

As O-Town's grueling concert tour begins to take its toll on the band members, Jacob comes to blows with one of the J Records executives. Meanwhile, as the band is about to crash and burn both physically and mentally, J Records Chairman and CEO Clive Davis surprises them with an unexpected announcement.

*July 5, 2001 #12

When Ashley returns to his hometown of Redding, CA, for a personal appearance, the costs of his stardom and celebrity are made all too apparent.

*July 5, 2001 #11

With a lack of financial support and not enough rehearsal time, an ill prepared O-Town hit the road for their first national concert tour.

*June 29, 2001 #10

When O-Town's album sales begin to drop, the pressures on the road and a grueling promotional schedule drive the band to the breaking point. Meanwhile, after months of debating, Erik decides whether or not to meet his biological father in person, on an emotional episode.

*June 29, 2001 #9

When O-Town's whirlwind schedule starts to spin out of control, Dan's relationship with his fellow band members begins to strain under the pressure. Meanwhile, as tensions run high, O-Town awaits the news of their first single's chart placement.

*June 22, 2001 #8

Though loved and adored by millions of fans around the world, Trevor and Ashley experience troubles in keeping their real-life love relationships together.

*June 22, 2001 #7

With the departure of Lou Pearlman, O-Town is left to question their decision to sign with Actual Management. Meanwhile, the band's music mettle is put to the test when they are asked to make their first network television appearance since the disastrous Miss America performance.

*June 15, 2001 #6

When new managers start to detect the sweet smell of O-Town's success, the band contemplates breaking away from Lou Pearlman and Trans Continental.

*June 15, 2001 #5

When ex-girlfriend Shelli pays Ashley a visit, the reunion stirs up mixed emotions for Ashley. Meanwhile, after rocking the house at smaller venues, O-Town have to prove themselves at their first concert in a major arena.

*June 8, 2001 #4

While he still coming to terms with the return of his long lost biological father, Erik's grandmother passes away. Meanwhile, O-Town hits a high note when their single, "Liquid Dreams," is played on the radio for the first time.

*June 8, 2001 #3

Jacob begins to create waves for O-Town as he's edged out of more songs during a recording session in London, where he gets some calming advice from a former Beatles producer. Meanwhile, J Records chairman Clive Davis pays the troubled troubadours a visit to explain the process of putting an album together.

****MTB season two is on hold til June 8, 2001****

*April 20, 2001 #2

Jacob's star trip at a photo shoot irks the guys, who see him getting less to do in the studio; Trevor gets back in touch with his ex after O-Town's show in his home town and finds out what she has in mind for their future together.

*April 13, 2001 (Season Premiere) #1

“We have to prove we're for real,” says Jacob in the second-season opener, which spotlights O-Town's performances at the Miss America pageant and a Teen People shindig at the Apollo in Harlem. After a half-hour recap of last season, the series picks up with Jacob, Ashley, Erik, Trevor and Dan settling into the pop-star life, which consists of juggling interviews and photo shoots with the need to rehearse---a need that becomes obvious after a technical glitch leads to a disappointing performance of “Liquid Dreams” at the Miss America pageant. Meanwhile, off the stage, Erik has mixed emotions about his biological father, who seeks to reenter his life after a 19-year absence.